Seattle, WA (prsafe) January 11, 2012 - Alzheimer's disease is a growing problem amongst the world's growing population of elderly individuals. Characterized by irreparable memory loss which eventually leaves a suffering individual unable to communicate, Alzheimer's is a devastating and sad disease that thousands of families are made to suffer with each day.

Most cases of Alzheimer's occur in individuals over the age of sixty (60), though in some cases, families may be genetically predisposed to early onset Alzheimer's and dementia. Studies have shown that keeping your memory and your brain active may slow the progression of the disease, though there is still no known cure. Common remedies include drugs such as Aricept and in later stages palliative and hospice care.

While having a bad memory may not necessarily be a key sign of whether an individual has Alzheimer's, it is definitely a contributing factor. New research into brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) shows that an increase in BDNF levels protects neurons from Alzheimer's progressive damage. While still a fatal disease, an increase in BDNF levels facilitated through a good exercise regimen during the beginning stages of the disease may improve a sufferer's quality of life.

Exercising in general is a good idea. Not only does it help you to maintain your metabolism, but it also increases blood and oxygen flow to and from the brain. In The Elements of Memory, Trevor Ponder highlights the importance of exercising regularly to maintain optimum memory retention. Other studies have shown that exercise induces growth factors in the brain, builds new neurons into the brain's circuits, builds synapses, improves learning, and vascular function.

Keeping both your mind and body healthy and in optimal condition may help improve a bad memory. Even in patients suffering from Alzheimer's a light exercise program helped to increase the functionality of their brains and by extension their process of recall. Exercising also relieves stress which also weighs heavily on the quality of someone's memory and retention skills.

ElementsOfMemory.com offers its readers a host of ways in which to curb and improve a bad memory. Learning ways to save your memory and keep your brain active now may prove to be priceless in the future.

Sources consulted:

http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20111220/HEALTH/112200309/Exercise-offers-hope-Alzheimer-s-patients

For more information, please contact:

Name: Trevor Ponder

Company Name: Elements of Memory

Address: 93 S Jackson St, #27981, Seattle, WA 98104

Website: http://www.elementsofmemory.com

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